Coastal Patrol Chases Bomber Off R.A.F. During Polish Flight
British and German air forces report raids in the last 24 hours. The Royal Air Force carried out an extensive night flight over Poland while a German bomber clashed with a British coastal patrol in a running fight, sustaining damage before escaping in clouds. Berlin notes reconnaissance over France and the North Sea with ships attacked. one patrol vessel sunk and another damaged. Paris cites sinking of two German submarines as Germany dispatches U-boats to prey on shipping.
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London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Poland
Ministry Communiqte
Berlin
High Command
France
North Sea
Paris
Germany
Western Front
Airliner Lands and Flies Over Local Field Tour
A T.C.A. airliner CF-TCM landed at the local airport at 10 30 this morning from Lethbridge to examine the field. The silver ship gave a low pass over the city and then took off for Lethbridge at 11 a.m. Captain F M St Montgomery led eight flying officers on the flight back.
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T.C.A
Lethbridge
F. M. Stgomery
Lethridge
Woodstock resident Major Robertson Dies at 85
A Woodstock resident for many years and former Brantford dry goods merchant Major R W Robertson died in his 85th year.
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Woodstock
Brantford
R. W. Robertson
MacDonald Arrives in Paris for Allied War Effort Talks
Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald arrived in Paris for talks with Colonial Minister Georges Mandel. They aim to coordinate resources of the British and French empires to strengthen the common war effort.
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Paris
Malcolm MacDonald
London
Georges Mandel
Neutral shipping losses mount to 430000 tons at sea
French authorities report five months of naval warfare have cost neutral nations 430000 tons of commercial shipping, equating to seven tenths of one percent of the world’s total seaborne commerce.
Provincial Returning Officer Distances Bill Yuill Nominator List
The News explains that Friday’s published list titled Bills Yuill’s Nominators was not sourced from the Returning Officer. He disputes nothing about the list’s accuracy but asks it be clarified as unofficial rather than an official roster.
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Bill Yuill
Not Single Social Crediter Elected
Edmonton voters hear bets that Social Credit will fail to elect a single member. The collapse of the New Democracy movement colors both federal and provincial campaigns and raises questions about Aberhart's approach as nomination day nears and Calgary indecision continues.
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Edmonton
Social Credit Party
New Democracy
Aberhart
Dominion
Canada
Social Credit
Alberta
Social
Sion
Calgary
Inquiry Into Train Wreck Near Dennis Stirs Alberta Line
Seven patients from the Dennis wreck at Medicine Hat hospital show progress. Two Calgary men Henry Ching and F A Hockey expected to leave tomorrow. others Foulston Newell Sinclair Milne and McKinley slated for several days more. CPR officials say investigation incomplete as engineers remain hospitalized. Evidence points to ground fog and driver error for the pusher engine's failure to take the passing track. Tracks repaired. trains back on schedule. Mail car total loss. one clerk worried about missing pay.
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General Hospital
Dennis
Calgarians
Henry Ching
F. A. Hockey
Foulston
Newell
Sinclair
Milne
McKinley
J. L. Palethorpe
C.P.R. Superitendent
Medicine Hat Division
E. D. Cotterell
Calgary
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Bowell
Ban Truck Traffic District Proclaims Provincial Road Closure
Engineer F. B. Connors was advised that all main highways in the province will be closed to all truck and trailer traffic from midnight Sunday March 17 until further notice. Half loading is allowed for milk, cream and bread trucks and light delivery vehicles. Cars with trailers hauling personal effects are exempt.
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F. B. Connors
Two Strong Earthquakes Felt in Redding California
Two earthquakes described as quite strong were felt by residents of Redding California about five seconds apart starting at 9 22 p m Sunday night.
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Redding
Calif
Political Storm Over Ministry Sackings In London
London reports a political storm after the ministry of supply dismissals. Robert Behar claims he was sacrificed by Burgin in a miscalculated political move. Behar's brother David demands rehabilitation or disclosure of reasons for the dismissals. Burgin refuses to explain in the House of Commons.
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London
Ministry of Supply
Leslie Burgin
Robert Behar
Burgin
House of Commons
Behar
David
Commons
Lower reservation age for textile trade in Britain
London reports that Britain cuts the reservation age for textile workers to 76 years under a government reserve policy. The move eases fears of labor shortages as conscription looms, ensuring skilled and semi skilled labor remains available in textile industries.
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London
Value of Work Displayed at Youth Training Centre
The Dominion Provincial Youth Training Centre No. 4 held an open night in the Badmin ton Building drawing a large attendance. Supervisor Li Pozzi led a program including a display of work, physical training, social evening, and a dancer with music by the trainees eight-piece orchestra. Mayor Lang praised the teachers and trainees and noted joint government support. The athletes performed floor drill mats vaulting and rhythm showing skilled instruction and effort. Map Read at 19 45 to 20 30 hours.
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Li Pozzi
Dominion Provincial
Pozzi
Lang
Direc
Tion
Special Meeting for Young Voters at Park Hall
A Monday night meeting of young voters is planned at Park Hall in connection with the provincial elections. Speakers include Lillian Lenning and Reggie Rose. The program is designed for those who have come of age since the last election. All young people invited. 8 p.m.
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Park Hall
Lillian Lenning
Reggie Rose
Finland Plans Fortified Frontiers and Reorganized Army
Helsinki March 16 Finland will immediately fortify narrowed frontiers and reorganize its battered army after the peace with Soviet Russia. No general demobilization. some classes released for civil reconstruction. Premier Ryti said the nation would go forward with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other, and Sweden and Norway defense alliance is considered part of the plan.
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Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Ryti
Diet
Sweden
Norway
John Hunt Dies Known Proponent of Proportional Representation
John D. Hunt, 80, former clerk of the executive council and long time Alberta civil service figure, died today. A 1913 arrival to Alberta, he held posts from inspector of land titles to law clerk and deputy attorney general. The legislative buildings flag flew at half mast in tribute.
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Edmonton
John D. Hunt
Executive Council
Alberta Civil Service
Alberta
Seven Children and Mother Die In Farm Fire
At Heber Springs Arkansas a young mother and seven of her ten children burned to death when their farm home burned early today Otis Allen the father and his brother in law J R Trees 48 were seriously burned trying to fight the blaze Three older sons escaped unharmed.
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Heber Springs
Ark
C.P
Otis Allen
J. R. Treeas
Allens
Assassination on the Yugoslav Frontier Reported
Two Austrian refugees and a Yugoslav priest were shot by Gestapo agents on the Yugoslav Reich border near Maribo. Witnesses say Hutter lured them for a walk, then fled as shots rang out and bodies were moved into German territory.
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Ljubljana
Yugoslavia
C.P
Maribo
Ruedel
Munich
Father Seupanic
Slov+ & cosene
Basel m
Hutter
Hullers
Seupanic
Reich
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Independent Association of Medicine Hat
Britain
Kingsley Wood
A.C. Midgets
Canmore
John Hunt
Scrutfly
F. W. Gershaw
Mediicine
P.F.R.A
F.C.A.A
Dr. Gershaw
Gershaw
Assiniboia Indians
Arena
Empress‘ Theatre
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